Take-off – Marina State Beach, Lake Court Dune www.coastalcondors.org
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 36.6841, -121.8130
- Altitude
- 23 m
- Region
- California, US
Take-off description
Lake Court Dune 130' AGL. Depending wind strength, launch can be done as low as on the beach. Also take offs at Reservation Rd. just south of parking lot. When launching or landing at Reservation Rd., stay well away from people! (10 meters) Re- launching is only permitted from North and South Dune re-launch zones (see site map)
Getting there
by feet; designated tracks only!
Weather
This site takes West South West to North West winds, 13 knots to 22 knots. https://windy.com underestimates wind at this site consistently. Windy: W @ 9 knots = likely good day.
Rules / airspace
This is a regulated site, administered by Coastal Condors (www.coastalcondors.org) Pilots must be P-3/ H-3 and current USHPA members. Daily sign-in required; either online (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYN360Cj-OYeEqxX-KiwGTiTFpgkVnwqzLV-TC6HLm_qno2w/viewform?fbzx=7396908917215532000) , or at Reservation Rd. sign-in board- located on the south side of the parking lot, near the picnic benches and HG set-up. (It is in a box on the back side of a sign, facing the benches). Please read and follow all site rules!!
Comments
Brilliant Coastal Dune Soaring Site. 5 miles of wilderness beach from Marina to Sand City.